Dallas, TX freight rates Whether shipping freight domestically or internationally, you can move cargo relatively quickly in and out of the Dallas region. Nearly all of the country’s population can be reached from Dallas by rail in 48 hours or less, and more than a third can be reached by truck. The region boasts three major rail lines and four rail intermodal facilities. A major interstate hub, Dallas has five interstate highways passing through (I-20, I-30, I-35, I-635, I-45). By plane, all major U.S. business centers are accessible within 3.5 hours. The Dallas-Fort Worth Airport provides non-stop access to 147 U.S. and 55 international cities, and handled 700,000 tons of cargo in 2014. Dallas is a major distribution hub for trade with Mexico, and is a regional Port of Entry to clear customs. The region has also invested heavily in the International Inland Port of Dallas, which will serve as a prominent inland port with enhanced security to facilitate the customs process and expanded Foreign Trade Zone when completed.

Tampa, Florida freight rates The central Florida city of Tampa is home to the highly traveled Port Tampa Bay, the closest full service port to the Panama Canal. It handled more than 36 million tons of cargo in 2014 and is one of the world’s premier fertilizer ports. With major interstate systems I-4, I-75 and I-275 running through the region, Tampa is connected to major U.S. cities like Atlanta, Cincinnati, Orlando and Detroit, as well as to the Canadian border. The region offers 500 miles of active railroad and siding tracks, which maintains a major rail yard, an intermodal terminal, a TRANSFLO terminal and an automotive distribution center in Tampa. The region isn’t as affected by the tourism industry as other locations in Florida, but like other destinations in the Sunshine State, the summer citrus season can drive freight prices up. LTL shipping is usually affordable due to the volume of goods moving through the area via truck and rail.